Hello out there! - Orchid Board

10010100102 · #1 01-01-2009, 05:10 PM

Hi everyone!

I've been growing orchids for about a year now, and have gotten more and more into this amazing hobby (and carreer, for some of you) every day. So far I've managed to keep my plants confined to my bedroom and not take over the house, and they all seem to be doing very well (got my Degarmoara Winter Wonderland 'White Fairy' spiking only a few months after buying it in-flower, can't wait 'till the buds open up!).

Most recently I finished a little DIY terrarium setup for my masdie (I'm planning on getting more soon, counting the day's 'till my orchid society's next meeting... but for now, only one.) and a few propagations that could use the extra humidity.

I've been looking at this forum for a while, and decided registering was the right thing to do. After all, I can come here any time, but my orchid society only meets once a month...

So yeah, that's me.
-Joseph

shakkai · #2 01-01-2009, 05:21 PM

Welcome, Joseph! Great to have you join us. I've found this to be a great source of information, help and advice; filled with great people who are very understanding and collectively have tons of experience.

It is definitely a great resource to have 'at your fingertips'

when you have a question about something.

We'd love to see photo of your terrarium setup! I'm sure it will be filled up in no time...

bellini girl · #3 01-01-2009, 07:10 PM

Hi Joseph,

to OB. Always nice to have a new member on board. We love

here on OB so post some pics when you can.

Lecent

Ross · #4 01-01-2009, 07:58 PM

Welcome Joseph. I'd love to hear more about your Masdies and your tank. Feel free to shar epictures when you can.

10010100102 · #5 01-02-2009, 01:29 PM

Here are some pictures of my tank; the first one's my humidifier setup, the second's the plants in the box (minues the Phalaenopsis seeds I have germinating in the corner), and the third's just a picture of the whole thing.

Hello out there!-terrarium-humidifier-jpg

I think I'll have to figure out some way to raise the light a little bit more, if anything get's much taller it risks getting too close to the CFL suspended from the "roof".

christina waines · #6 01-02-2009, 01:47 PM

Welcome to the board. You have a great looking setup. I am looking forward to hearing more about what and how you grow

cb977 · #7 01-02-2009, 02:09 PM

Hi Joseph...welcome to Orchidboard

I like your setup...better plan on making more room though...some people here are real enablers!

If you need help with anything, feel free to ask. We've got the best folks in the world right here!

dounoharm · #8 01-02-2009, 02:18 PM

welcome joseph, i agree with susanne, better make room for more orchids....they will be knocking at the door soon!

Helen · #9 01-02-2009, 08:05 PM

Welcome to the forum Joseph...from one Canuk to another! Nice to see more Canadians join the forum. Are you in the west or east?

10010100102 · #10 01-02-2009, 09:30 PM

Hi Helen, more towards the middle really. I live in Ontario, although I have to say sometimes I envy the climate they've got going down in the U.S. *sigh* Oh well, we make do up here, eh?